Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,600 | 32.40 | 3.06 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,400 | 28.10 | 2.70 |
| Jack Hughes | NJ | $10,100 | 22.60 | 2.24 |
| Steven Stamkos | TB | $9,100 | 21.72 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | COL | $10,600 | 32.40 | 3.06 |
| Mika Zibanejad | NYR | $7,000 | 19.88 | 2.84 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | $10,400 | 28.10 | 2.70 |
| Matt Duchene | DAL | $7,400 | 19.00 | 2.57 |
Wing
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,300 | 29.14 | 2.83 |
| David Pastrnak | BOS | $10,200 | 23.62 | 2.32 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $8,000 | 23.16 | 2.90 |
| Artemi Panarin | NYR | $10,000 | 22.88 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valtteri Puustinen | PIT | $3,700 | 10.89 | 2.94 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | COL | $8,000 | 23.16 | 2.90 |
| Nikita Kucherov | TB | $10,300 | 29.14 | 2.83 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | CBJ | $5,000 | 14.15 | 2.83 |
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Defenseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 24.48 | 2.88 |
| Rasmus Dahlin | BUF | $8,000 | 17.98 | 2.25 |
| Roman Josi | NSH | $7,600 | 17.92 | 2.36 |
| Noah Dobson | NYI | $8,400 | 16.40 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cale Makar | COL | $8,500 | 24.48 | 2.88 |
| Torey Krug | STL | $5,000 | 13.41 | 2.68 |
| Thomas Harley | DAL | $5,300 | 14.14 | 2.67 |
| Justin Faulk | STL | $5,400 | 13.96 | 2.59 |
Goalie
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,700 | 23.84 | 2.74 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,600 | 21.93 | 2.55 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $7,800 | 19.92 | 2.55 |
| Alexandar Georgiev | COL | $8,300 | 19.51 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Binnington | STL | $6,800 | 19.48 | 2.86 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | $8,700 | 23.84 | 2.74 |
| Linus Ullmark | BOS | $8,600 | 21.93 | 2.55 |
| Cam Talbot | LA | $7,800 | 19.92 | 2.55 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.